Clarksville in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. George's United Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
1. St. George's United Methodist Church Marker
The roots of this congregation can be traced to the late 1700’s, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson visited this area to propagate the faith. Meetings were held in the open air and in private residences. By 1816 a group of local residents were joining together in worship. In 1833 land was purchased approximately one mile north here for the construction of a church. Services were held there until 1880, when the present church was erected on land purchased from John Steele. The new building was formally dedicated on December 12, 1880. A major renovation and expansion of the church was undertaken 1928-30.Erected by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-109.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1924.
Location. 38° 32.959′ N, 75° 8.871′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Omar Road (
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
2. St. George's United Methodist Church Marker along Vines Creek Road (DE 26)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Wesley United Methodist Church and Campground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blackwater Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); U.S. Army Radar Site 11 (approx. 2.7 miles away); Our Community's Role in World War II (first marker) (approx. 2.7 miles away); Our Community's Role in World War II (second marker) (approx. 2.7 miles away); Our Community's Role in World War II (third marker) (approx. 2.7 miles away); Baltimore Hundred (approx. 3 miles away); Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
3. St. George's United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
4. St. George's United Methodist Church Marker, opposite Powell Farm Road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
